Doryx and Vemurafenib

• Generic Name: doxycycline
• Dosage Forms: tablet, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Doryx, Acticlate, Adox Pak 2/100, Adoxa, Adoxa Pak 1/100, Adoxa Pak 1/150, Avidoxy, Monodox, Morgidox, Oraxyl, TargaDOX, Vibramycin, Adoxa CK, Adoxa Pak, Adoxa TT, Alodox, Avidoxy, Mondoxyne NL, Oracea, Periostat Targadox, Vibramycin Calcium, Vibramycin Hyclate, Vibramycin monohydrate, Vibra-Tabs, Doxy 100, TargaDOX

• It is used to treat pimples (acne).
• It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.
• It is used to prevent malaria.
• It is used to treat swelling of the tissue around the teeth (periodontitis). It is used with scaling and root planing.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: vemurafenib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zelboraf

Vemurafenib is used to treat melanoma (skin cancer) that has spread to other parts of the body or cannot be removed by surgery.

Vemurafenib is also used to treat Erdheim-Chester Disease (a rare blood cancer).

Vemurafenib is used only if your cancer has a specific genetic marker (an abnormal "BRAF" gene). Your doctor will test you for this gene.

Vemurafenib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.